Women's wrist circumference. Table, body norm, how to measure

How to determine your glove size

Measure your hand

The size of a person's right and left hand may vary slightly.
Measure the one you usually write with. To do this, wrap a measuring tape around your palm at the widest point, along the bones of your fingers, without grabbing your thumb. The tape should fit snugly. Bend your palm slightly. Remember what number you got. If you don't have a measuring tape, use a piece of string instead. Wrap it around your arm, mark the length you get, and measure it with a ruler.

If you have very long fingers, then measure the distance from the tip of the middle finger to the first transverse line of the wrist. When buying gloves, check this length with the seller.

Determine your size

Method 1

There are two common glove sizing systems: numeric and letter. According to the first, the size coincides with the girth of the hand. European manufacturers traditionally use inches for measurements. According to the second system, the volume of the hand corresponds to a certain marking: S, M, L and so on.

Use the chart to determine your size. Choose the number in centimeters that is closest to your measurements.

Method 2

If you don’t have a table at hand, convert centimeters to inches and determine the size using the formula:

Size in inches = Arm circumference in centimeters ÷ 2.54

Round the resulting number down to 0.5. That is, if your palm circumference is 17 cm, divide it by 2.54. The result will be 6.69. When rounded, it comes out to 6.5 in traditional markings.

Please note that labeling may vary slightly among different manufacturers.

Norms of wrist circumference for women by body type

Wrist circumference in women and men is a value expressed in centimeters, called the “Soloviev index” (IS).

The value applies to:

• obstetrics when predicting possible pregnancy complications;
• dietetics in the treatment of obesity;
• sports medicine when developing training plans.

In accordance with this index, there are 3 main somatotypes.

Asthenic type (ectomorphs)

Asthenics (ectomorphs) are considered women with an IP of less than 15 and men with an IP of less than 18.

They are characterized by:

• fragile physique;
• long and thin arms and legs;
• narrow shoulders;
• flat chest;
• high growth.

Asthenic type (ectomorphs)
As a rule, in youth, people of this type tend to be thin and have difficulty gaining not only fat, but also muscle mass , which is explained by the high rate of metabolic processes occurring in the body.

But in adulthood, despite a weak appetite and lack of physical activity, fat appears mainly on the stomach. To correct their figure, asthenics will need strength exercises, which will help develop muscles and a diet high in protein.

Tall, thin, with small breasts and narrow hips, women with an asthenic physique are today considered the ideal of beauty. However, connoisseurs of other female somatotypes find them too angular and blame them for the lack of femininity.

Normosthenic type (mesomorphs)

Women with wrist volume from 15 to 17 cm and men whose wrist volume ranges from 18 to 20 cm are classified as normosthenics or mesomorphs.

Normosthenic type (mesomorphs)

This is the most common and most advantageous body type, which is characterized by:

• average height;
• strong, well-developed muscles;
• attractive body contours.

People of this type:

• mobile and active;
• have a healthy appetite;
• with adequate physical activity, they easily build muscle mass;
• in the absence of loads, they easily gain weight.

Body types
The optimal strategy for a normosthetic person who has decided to lose weight would be to reduce the consumption of fats and carbohydrates in combination with cardio exercises aimed at creating a calorie deficit and strength training to strengthen muscles.

Mesamorphic women usually:

• medium height;
• slim;
• have well developed muscles.

However, the fat layer covering them gives the figure a femininity. Thanks to the wide bones, a woman of this somatotype, even after several months of a strict diet, does not look like a skinny asthenic.

Hypersthenic type (endomorphs)

A hypersthenic person will have a wrist girth greater than 17 cm (women) and 20 cm (men).

Hypersthenic type (endomorphs)

A typical representative of this somatotype has:

• below average height;
• the body is massive;
• the neck is short and thick.

Endomorphs are characterized by a slow metabolism , and for this reason they are prone to rapid weight gain, but it can be quite difficult for them to part with extra pounds.

A set of measures aimed at correcting the figure should include exercises that stimulate metabolic processes, as well as a diet high in “slow” carbohydrates and protein with a minimum amount of fat.

Women with this body type:

• short in stature;
• prone to obesity;
• have short legs and arms;
• They fail to achieve the desired slimness, even following the most grueling diets.

Fat is mainly deposited in the lower part of the body, which makes a woman feel even more complex about her less-than-ideal figure.

This is the theory, but in practice everything looks much more complicated: the fact is that in their pure form, all of the listed body types are rare, in the appearance of the vast majority of people there are features of 2-3 somatotypes, among which one is considered dominant.

Another factor that complicates the process of determining the somatotype is the fat layer that increases with age , smoothing out the differences between body types. But, since the circumference of the wrist remains practically unchanged, measuring it allows you to bypass all difficulties.

How to choose the perfect gloves

The most reliable way to choose gloves is to try them on, because even hands of the same size can have different shapes.

• The most important rule is that your hand should be comfortable. The right glove does not restrict movement, puts on and takes off without problems, and your fingers are completely bent.
• Smooth out the glove you are wearing. If something is tight, loose or bunches, then it’s not your size. The right one fits like a second skin.
• The lengths of the fingers of the glove and yours should match. This means that there is no empty space inside the glove either between the fingers or at their tips.
• The skin stretches over time. Therefore, if you have a choice between a slightly tight glove and a slightly loose one, choose the one that is tighter.
• The fewer seams on leather gloves, the better: full-grain leather gloves last longer and stretch more evenly than pieces made from pieces.
• For winter, it is permissible to buy an accessory half a size larger: this way there will be warm air between your fingers and the material. These gloves may not fit as perfectly as autumn gloves, but your hands will not freeze.

If it is not possible to try on, then choose gloves that correspond to your size according to the table. Read reviews about the product and the seller first. Make sure your purchase can be returned.

Design

Gloves are a traditional item of clothing with compartments for each finger. The design dates back to the times of Ancient Egypt. The materials used for manufacturing and their purpose are endlessly varied: from rubber medical gloves to motorcycle gloves with gauntlets. There are a dozen types of leather used to make gloves: from inexpensive pig leather to elite deerskin and lamb leather.

Gloves, mittens, fingerless gloves

Mittens are knitted mittens, familiar from childhood, with two compartments: one for the thumb, the other for the rest. It is believed that they retain heat more effectively, since individual fingers freeze faster. Most often, mittens are knitted from wool, but men's mittens made from other materials (or combinations thereof), such as leather or heat-resistant fabric, are also not uncommon. The purpose is very diverse: for everyday wear, for sports (usually skiing), for professional needs.

Fingerless gloves - missing finger compartments can be both a design element and have practical significance (for example, in sports products).

Portolano

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The Italian brand, originally from Naples, has gained the love and trust of customers over its century-long history. To this day it is owned and operated by the Portolano family - the fourth generation of the family. Mainly targeting the United States market. Specialization - accessories. Leather and wool gloves, hats, scarves. Practical colors, wool that doesn't bite, warmth and comfort.

Children are absolutely delighted with the Portolano Kids collection, since there are few brands that pay so much attention to high-quality children's hats and mittens. Very good fabrics, mostly high-quality cashmere. Great leather. Almost all products are made in the Philippines.

Prices. Regular prices are quite high - men's insulated leather gloves will cost $100, and a hat will cost at least $50. However, sale prices are much more reasonable.

Where can I buy. The best selection and prices, of course, will be offered by the ebay.com auction, where among thousands of Portolano offers you can easily select a product that is suitable, including in price. Lots of offers at auction. Lots of goods from this brand are almost always available at one of the top American clothing and footwear retailers - BHFO.

Brands Aliexpress

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One of the most popular trading platforms in the world, Chinese Aliexpress, offers direct access to goods from Chinese manufacturers, bypassing intermediaries, which explains the really low prices. And thanks to traditionally free delivery, Aliexpress.com has become a place of real pilgrimage for buyers from Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. After all, the phrase “made in China” has long ceased to be synonymous with low quality. To be convinced of this, it is enough to remember Xiaomi, Huawei and dozens, if not hundreds, of brands that are not so loud, but produce really high-quality things.

On Ali you will find a huge number of offers of men's gloves for various purposes. And even though the brands will most likely be unfamiliar to you, it doesn’t matter. Focus on the number of orders for a particular product, as well as customer reviews. In checking the reliability of the seller of a particular product, our online tool will certainly be useful, allowing you to simply and quickly get an answer to the question: “Is it worth dealing with a particular seller”? But with large sellers with thousands of sales under their belt, usually no difficulties arise.

Lacoste

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The famous French brand Lacoste, in addition to a variety of clothes and shoes, offers classic men's woolen gloves of very good quality. True, in a poor color scheme.

The presence of these gloves is an integral element of all Lacoste collections. Beauty and elegance. One size, no need to rack your brains.

Prices. A pair of wool gloves will cost 30-40 euros. The price in the official Russian store Lacoste.ru will be at least twice as high.

Where can I buy. For owners of thicker wallets, there are official online stores of the brand. And the best prices can be found on ebay.com - usually from US sellers. A good price is $20-25 per pair. Direct international delivery is usually not offered or is expensive, but you can easily use the services of an inexpensive mail forwarder who will not charge more than $10 for delivery of a pair of gloves. Very attractive offers can also be found quite often on Amazon.com.

HUGO BOSS

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Perhaps one of the leading brands in the production of men's leather gloves. It’s easy to verify this by checking out the variety of models on the official website. And even though the color range is not particularly diverse and the emphasis is on dark colors, the choice is more than impressive. From strict classics to pretentious models. Both insulated and demi-season. There are also models made of wool.

Prices. Regular prices are frankly high; the Hugo Boss brand has never been famous for its loyal pricing policy. Leather gloves will cost an average of 90-120 euros. Wool - at least 50 euros.

Where can I buy. The brand's policy is sales through official boutiques, so it is difficult to find the current collection online. Zalando.com usually offers the largest selection. If the price tags are high for you, then better offers, albeit in small quantities, can be found both on Amazon.de and on ebay.de. Leather gloves can be purchased here for 25-30 euros, especially at auction.

The North Face

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The outdoor brand The Noth Face does not need much introduction - for half a century this American company has been specializing in the production of high-tech and high-quality clothing, sports and travel equipment. And not only for athletes and climbers, but also simply for people leading an active lifestyle. Warm, waterproof and windproof gloves that will help out in any situation.

Prices. Sports gloves - $40-50, everyday gloves - $25-30.

Where can I buy. The Russian official store thenorthface.com will not offer much choice. The North Face has a nearly exhaustive range of products available on online superstore Amazon.com, with many items carrying an "Amazon Choice" recommendation. Prices, however, are as close as possible to regular prices. For savings, go to ebay.com: here you will find discounted items, unboxed items, items from past collections - all with very impressive discounts.

KJUS

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The KJUS brand, co-created by the famous skier Lasse Kyus, offers perhaps the best gloves for skiing. The products embody practical experience and high technology. There are usually no more than 3-5 models of gloves in collections, but each one is truly a work of art.

Prices. Very expensive. Top models, such as BT2.0, will cost 250-300 euros.

Where can I buy. To buy gloves from Kjus at a good price, you need to be lucky. If you regularly check for new listings on ebay.com, you will definitely have good luck. Especially before the summer season, when sellers try to get rid of inventory - during this period, discounts of up to 70-80%, and sometimes even higher, become a reality. You should also definitely take a look at the American stock of Sierra.com.

Husqvarna

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The Swedish company Husqvarna begins its history back in the 17th century, when a company from the town of the same name became a supplier of weapons to the army. Production expanded significantly and for more than 200 years specialized exclusively in weapons. Then wood stoves, bicycles, sewing machines and even lawn mowers appeared, thanks to which the brand became famous throughout the world. One of the hallmarks of Husqvarna are gloves for various purposes. Sports, driving, working. For motocross and car repairs, for gardening and construction work - the list goes on for a long time.

Prices. Vary depending on the purpose: from 10 to 20 dollars per pair.

Where can I buy. Finding Husqvarna gloves is not a problem, the brand is popular, the product is in demand - they are available almost everywhere. A huge selection of gloves, and therefore prices below market prices, is only available on ebay.com. Pay special attention to offers from private sellers and goods at auction.

Caterpillar

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Perhaps not everyone knows, but in addition to construction and other special equipment, the American corporation Caterpillar brand offers a solid selection of clothing, shoes and various accessories. Including, of course, men's gloves for various purposes. First of all, the emphasis is on workers: both multi-purpose, for example, for finishing work, and for installation and dismantling of structures. Both simple models and advanced high-tech ones with touchscreen support.

Prices. They vary from $5 to $50 depending on the model and purpose.

Where can I buy. The best prices and selection are definitely on ebay.com. The assortment, including at auction, is simply off the charts - tens of thousands of items.

Average bracelet lengths

The sizes of bracelets vary from minimum (children's) to maximum (men's). If you buy jewelry online and it is impossible to look and try on the product, then you can use average data taking into account your body type.

Each person, when choosing an accessory for his hand, is guided by his own taste and feelings. Some people wear tight jewelry on their wrists, while others like them to fall down to their fingers. Therefore, do not rely on averages, but measure your wrist. How to find out the size of the bracelet on your hand, read below.

Table for men's wrist jewelry

Bracelets for men in ancient times were of a symbolic or sacred nature. Jewelry was worn by warriors to show their masculinity and to protect their hands from enemy blows, priests as a ritual sign, and artisans used straps to count the number of goods sold. It is also necessary for a man from the modern generation to wear an accessory on his hand. Experience suggests that women find such an accessory very sexy.

The sizes of men's bracelets are also marked taking into account the length of the wrist of the future owner. For boys, these indicators are higher than for girls. For example, the average length of wrist jewelry for men is 17-22 cm, for women - 18 cm. In this case, the circumference of the wrist corresponds to the letter designation.

The following tables will help you choose the right bracelet size for a man:

On a note! If the size of the wrist jewelry is chosen correctly, a finger should fit freely between the strap and the wrist.

Digital marking system

European glove manufacturers mark sizes with numbers according to French inches. This size is used in all countries thanks to the French company Isotoner. Today this company is very popular in Russia as a global brand. According to European standards, men's and women's gloves have the same markings.

The European digital type of marking of gloves for men and women looks like this:

• size 5 – 16 cm;
• size 5.5 – 16.5 cm;
• size 6 – 17.5 cm;
• size 6.5 – 18 cm;
• size 7 – 19 cm;
• size 7.5 - 20.5 cm;
• size 8 – 22 cm;
• size 8.5 – 23.5 cm;
• size 9 – 24 cm;
• size 9.5 – 26 cm;
• size 10 – 27 cm.

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Symbols of measurements

Measurements (dimensional characteristics) are designated by the following letters:

• girths - O;
• half-girths - C;
• width - W;
• lengths, distances, arcs - D;
• height - B;
• height (body length) - P;
• the distance between centers or protruding points - C;
• diameters - d4;
• depth - G;
• body position - P.

Small letters or numbers to the right of capital letters indicate measurement locations.

Measurements of girths, lengths, heights, as well as the width of the shoulder slope are recorded in full size, measurements of half-girths of widths, distances between centers - in half size (Ssh, St, Sb, Shs, Shg, Tsg).

All measurements are recorded in centimeters.

Advice for men. Which hand should I wear the bracelet on?

Modern society, especially youth society, is increasingly abandoning norms in clothing, hairstyle, and makeup. Appearance is a person’s ability to express their individuality. But still, some etiquette rules remain truly useful. For example, the point about which hand a man wears a bracelet on is unknown to many of us. And the rules are simple:

1. If a man has a gold wedding ring on his right hand, then it is better to put a silver bracelet on his left. Since these metals do not combine well with each other.
2. Gold wrist accessories should be worn on the right wrist.
3. Jewelry made of steel looks harmonious on any brush.

In addition, you need to consider how the bracelet should fit on your hand:

• Buy steel jewelry that is loose so that it moves easily on the wrist. That is, choosing an accessory according to the size of the brush in this case is not a prerequisite. Add another 1-1.5 cm to the data obtained on the wrist circumference.
• Leather accessories, on the contrary, should fit snugly to the hand, but not tighten the blood flow. If the owner’s little finger passes between the bracelet and the skin, it means the choice was made correctly.

On a note! In ancient Rus' there was no word bracelet. Hand jewelry worn by both women and men of different classes was called a hoop. That is, what tightens, covers the hands. The same name was given to prison shackles.

Main anthropometric points

When measuring a female figure, the following points are used to construct patterns:

• apical - the highest point of the crown;
• cervical - the apex of the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra;
• the point of the base of the neck is the intersection of the neck girth line with a conventional vertical plane cutting the shoulder slope in half;
• clavicular - the highest point of the sternal end of the clavicle;
• humeral - the point at the intersection of the superior outer edge of the acromion process of the scapula with a conventional vertical plane cutting the area of ​​the shoulder joint in half;
• humeral acromial - the most protruding point of the acromial process of the scapula;
• radial - the upper point of the head of the radial bone;
• upper sternal - a point in the deepening of the jugular notch of the sternum;
• midsternal - a point in the middle of the chest line at the level of the articulation of the cartilages of the fourth ribs with the sternum;
• nipple - the most protruding point of the mammary gland;
• patella - center of the kneecap;
• the anterior angle of the axilla is the highest point of the arc formed by the anterior edge of the axilla with the arm lowered;
• posterior angle of the axilla - the highest point of the arc formed by the posterior edge of the axilla with the arm lowered;
• gluteal - the most protruding point of the buttock;
• waistline height point - a point on the most depressed part of the lateral surface of the body, midway between the lower rib and the iliac crest.

Constructive belts for the female figure

• Head: taken into account when modeling hats and clothing covering the head.
• Neck: determines the position of the neckline on the pattern. It is very important when constructing collars and necks of products.
• Shoulder: taken into account when constructing shoulder patterns for figures with different posture, shape and rotation of the shoulders. It determines the overall width of the garment at the shoulders.
• Chest: taken into account when determining the width of clothing and constructing the back and front of products.
• Waist: taken into account when determining the width of the product along the waist line.
• Pelvic: taken into account when determining the volume, width and division of clothing at a given level of the figure.
• Thigh: taken into account when determining the volume and width of products at this level, especially waist ones (trousers, shorts, skirts, swimsuits).
• Knee: taken into account when determining the length of the product.
• Calf: taken into account when choosing the volume and width of the bottom of both waist and shoulder products.
• Forearms: determine the volume, width and length of the sleeves and are very important when designing the collar, bottom and elbow part of the sleeve.

When constructing waist products, the main dimensional characteristic is the circumference of the hips. When constructing shoulder products - chest girth.